6 Days, 5 Nights
Workshop starts: October 28th, 2024, Hotel in Bled
Workshop ends: November 2nd, 2024, Hotel in Bled
Difficulty: Moderate
Minimum Number of Participants: 3
Slovenia- discover the magic of a country that attracts travelers and photographers from near and far. Join us on this 6 day, 5 night photography workshop and tour. During our journey we will visit and discover a variety of alluring photography spots, such as cascading waterfalls and gorges, romantic churches, tranquil lakes, enchanting castles, stunning mountainscapes and more. Each location will offer different possibilities to learn and expand upon photography skills such as composition, working with long exposures, polarizers, neutral density filters and more. We will be on location at the optimal time to capture the best light. Throughout the tour, we will offer post-production and workflow techniques.
Lake Bled has been named as one of the world’s most beautiful lakes and not without good reason – this charming location surrounded by mountains and a fairytale castle perched on a hillside overlooking a 17th century church on an island, is an outstandingly mesmerizing and picturesque place.
Triglav National Park and Bohinj is a paradise valley embraced by the Julian Alps. Lake Bohinj with its tranquil vibe, lies in the heart of the Triglav National Park, one of the oldest national parks in Europe.It is the largest Slovenian natural lake, nested at the foot of unspoiled and captivating mountains ranges.
Ljubljana, the beautiful capital of Slovenia is a top destination for unforgettable urban experiences and fascinating cityscapes. The Šiška cultural quarter is one of the most iconic neighborhoods in this small capital city. From its vibrant cultural scene to its trendy cafes and shops, Šiška has something for everyone and offers a perfect canvas for street photography.
Claudia Daniels
Claudia is originally from Mainz, Germany and for two decades has been enjoying life in Venice, Florida. Her artistic photographs are reflections of the natural world around her, especially landscapes and wildlife. She periodically employs diverse techniques to enhance and augment her photographs, such as artistic filters, high dynamic range imaging, and creative pre-and post processing effects.
Her images have been featured in various magazines, newspapers, and online publications. She is an experienced instructor and photography guide, and loves to share her enthusiasm for photography and travel. Her educational background encompasses an Associate of Science Degree in Graphic Design, a Bachelor of Business, and a Master of Liberal Arts with a concentration in English and Multimedia; Claudia taught Graphic Design Technology at the State College of Florida for a number of years.
Paulo Silva
Paulo is a Portuguese photographer based in Porto with a passion for landscape and nature photography. He travels throughout the world as a photography guide and loves to share his knowledge of various photography techniques.
Paulo is a filter expert and knows how to catch the light just perfectly.
For many years, Paulo has worked as a freelance photography tutor for Discover Photography, and now runs his own regular multi-day and one day workshops in Portugal and abroad. Paulo attended the Portuguese Institute of Photography to develop his skills and learn from the Masters of Light.
Relatively easy but good footwear needed. Most locations and viewpoints are close to where we will be parked. There may be some walking on uneven terrain which could be wet and muddy, and some locations are hilly. Good sturdy, water resistant boots are advised.
Best place to fly to is Ljubljana Airport. If coming from the UK or within Europe, check for flights at Easyjet or Wizz Air.
Other nearby airports are, in Italy: Venice Marco Polo (3 hours away), Trieste Airport (about 1.5 hours) or Graz in Austria (2 hours)
You can get information and public transport options from Ljubljana Airport here.
The weather can be quite mild this time of year, but the mornings and evenings cold, so bring warm clothes. Ideally layers that you can remove or put on as we’ll be shooting before sunrise and after sunset, in the dark, when it will be colder. Bring wet weather gear and a raincover for your camera equipment.
Group Bookings
Group bookings for all tours or bespoke tours are available upon request. Please use the form here or contact us by email or phone to let us know your requirements so we can put together a custom itinerary and price for you.
Group Bookings
Group bookings for all tours or bespoke tours are available upon request. Please use the form here or contact us by email or phone to let us know your requirements so we can put together a custom itinerary and price for you.
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